Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) vs Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNewport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) or Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 78.5%
- lower ascent
- 270 m
- climbing density
- 6.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
| Metric | Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 78.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 10.4% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.7% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 11.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 270 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 6.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 1,010 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 27 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 2.7% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 271 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 2 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 2 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
Conditions
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- 87/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Loop |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Historic, Waterfront, City, Island, Parkland | Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Parkland, Historic, City, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 228 m | 270 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 6.4 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 271 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.1% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 78.5% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Newport, Rhode Island
Actual distance
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- 42.2 km
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Held
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Not held
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Out And Back
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Rolling
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Road
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Coastal, Historic, Waterfront, City, Island, Parkland
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Parkland, Historic, City, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Non Technical
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- 228 m
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 270 m
Climbing density
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 6.4 m/km
Total descent
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 271 m
Net elevation
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 8.1%
Flat grade share
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 78.5%
GAP factor
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Unavailable
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- 6:00:00
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Open
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half)
- Boston_equivalent
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.